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Butter Knife

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This is a butter knife that was made in a Sheffield factory. It belonged to my step Grandma who worked for British steel in Sheffield in the 1950's.It is made out of stainless steel and bone.It also has the Queen's emblem on it.

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Location

• UK
• England - North West

Sheffield

Culture

• The Modern World

Period

• 1925 - 1950

Theme

• Food
• Work
• The Home

Size

• Tiny
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Colour

• dark blue
• silver
• red

Material

• Metal
• Animal Material
• Lacquer

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